BA Hons Business with Finance with Foundation Year

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Liverpool John Moores University

Program Overview

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) BA (Hons) Business with Finance with Foundation Year is designed to provide students with a broad business, finance, and economics foundation and equip them for careers in a variety of roles across the business and finance sectors. The 4-year course has a foundation year that aims to develop the academic and practical skills necessary for studying business and finance further. The course strikes a good balance between theoretical fundamentals and practicality, giving the students useful skills to excel in today's competitive financial environment.

Curriculum Structure:
The BA (Hons) Business with Finance with Foundation Year curriculum has been structured in such a manner that it helps students gain balanced business and finance education. The course includes:

  • Foundation Year Modules: Focuses on building up core academic competencies, for example, study skills, research skills, and business basics.

  • Core Modules of Business and Finance: The students will be studying modules of microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial accounting, and corporate finance as the business and finance cores on which the business decision-making and management of funds are based.

  • Business and Financial Analysis: The students will develop a base in financial reporting, investment, and economic forces supporting business decisions.

  • Quantitative Techniques: Emphasis on using mathematical and statistical analysis techniques of handling financial data, preparing the students to make sound business decisions.

  • Capstone Project: In the last year, students work on an actual-life project that applies acquired knowledge from the course to address real-life financial issues.

Accreditation:
The course in degree is accredited by leading professional bodies like the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), equipping students well for working in finance. The accreditation provides exemptions from parts of professional qualification exams, introducing students into the profession sooner.

Campus Location:
LJMU is located in the vibrant city of Liverpool, which is renowned for its heritage and vibrant business culture. The university's Business School provides its students with the most advanced facilities, including collaborative study space and finance labs, to enhance their learning experience.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

LJMU prioritizes experiential learning, with students developing the practical knowledge they need to pursue a career. Experiential experience includes:

  • Work-Based Learning: Placement in significant businesses, where students can apply classroom knowledge to practice-based business settings.

  • Guest Lectures and Industry Networking: Regular guest speakers from significant companies, providing students with an insight into business and finance trends and career opportunities.

  • Live Case Studies: Students are involved in live projects, collaborating with industry professionals to solve real business problems, enhancing their decision-making, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

  • International Experience: Through study abroad programs, students can gain a global perspective and experience working in different business environments.

Progression & Future Opportunities

BA (Hons) Business with Finance with Foundation Year graduates are well positioned to pursue a range of opportunities, both academic and professional:

  • Postgraduate Study: Students may progress to master's degrees in fields such as Finance, Business Analytics, International Business, or MBA.

  • Professional Qualifications: The course provides a strong foundation for students to seek professional qualifications such as ACCA, CIMA, or CFA and become a finance manager, financial analyst, or business consultant.

  • Career Opportunities: The graduates are sought after by leading finance, banking, and consulting organizations, with some being appointed at organizations such as HSBC, Deloitte, and PwC.

  • Employability: Career Services of the university offers a wide range of services to promote the career growth of the students through CV workshops, interview practice, and recruitment events so that the students become job-market-ready when they graduate.

Program Key Stats

£17,750
£ 28
Sept Intake : 15th Jan


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Eligibility Criteria

DDD - CDD
3.0 - 3.2
24
70 - 75

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NA
6.0
78

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Accountant
  • Financial Analyst
  • Management Accountant
  • Tax Advisor
  • Auditor
  • Financial Planner
  • Financial Systems Analyst
  • Data Analyst
  • Systems Auditor
  • Financial Information Systems Consultant
  • Risk Analyst
  • IT Consultant
  • Business Analyst

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